Walhalla Monument

Built in 1842 by Ludwig I (the grandfather of "Mad King" Ludwig II, of fairy castle fame) to honour historical German speaking heros. Modelled on the Athens Parthenon, this one is prominently located on the north bank of the Danube, a little east of Regensburg.

Regensburg

November 1st 2013
Geo: 49.029, 12.0884A cold, grey day.Regensburg's AD 179 Roman city gate is still functional, as is the oldest operational stone bridge in Europe (completed in 1135). Pretty amazing when you consider this predates the stone bridge featured in Ken Follett's successor to his "Pillars of the Earth" novel, and it's such a substantial structure!I have learned that it is no ... read more

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As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more

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